China, Indonesia Launch Strategic Dialogue to Counter Global Turbulence
Chinese and Indonesian foreign ministers co-chair the first Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue in Jakarta, pledging deeper cooperation and a new five-year action plan.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Indonesian counterpart, Sugiono, co-chaired the inaugural Conference of the China-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue Mechanism in Jakarta on Friday. The meeting comes at a time of growing global instability, with both nations seeking to bolster coordination.
Wang, who also serves as a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, underscored the timeliness of strengthening strategic communication between the two major developing countries. He noted that unilateralism and hegemonic actions are increasingly impacting global security and development, making deeper cooperation between Beijing and Jakarta significant beyond their bilateral ties.
Sugiono described the conference as an important milestone in relations, acknowledging that China's development has created substantial opportunities for the region. He affirmed Indonesia's firm adherence to the one-China policy and its support for China's reunification cause, while stressing the intertwined interests of the two nations.
The two sides agreed to uphold strategic autonomy and support each other's core interests. A key outcome was the decision to begin formulating a China-Indonesia Five-Year Action Plan (2027-2031). The ministers also pledged to deepen collaboration in energy and mineral resources, aiming to build a comprehensive, open, and green partnership in that sector.
Indonesia praised the contributions of Chinese companies to its local development, committing to a fair, transparent, and friendly business environment for them. The dialogue also covered expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence and poverty reduction, as well as restarting fishing cooperation and accelerating maritime joint development efforts.
On regional maritime issues, both parties agreed to fully implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea and work towards an early conclusion of a substantive Code of Conduct. The second meeting of the dialogue mechanism is scheduled to be held in China next year.